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    Cleveland HiBore XL Lite

    Price
    $400
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    Why We Like It

    • At 10 percent lighter than the standard HiBore XL, the XL Lite targets moderate-speed golfers looking to create more speed with the same effort.
    • The head’s internal weighting favors deep and toward the heel side to create more slice-fighting draw bias.
    • Its ultra-large face targets players who struggle to find the center.
    • The triangular shape provides stability with less volume, allowing designers to create a face that’s roughly 10 percent larger than the current average.
    • The shape also naturally stiffens the body to provide a deeper sound than typical drivers.
    • Cleveland used AI simulations of an average golfer’s swing to dial in the face’s variable thickness to maximize forgiveness.
    • The welding line is farther from the center, improving the way the face flexes on off-center hits.
    • The unique head shape reduces aerodynamic drag compared to last year’s traditional-shaped Launcher XL2.
    • A wing-like structure on the heel side of the crown increases the head’s stability as it moves toward impact for more consistent results.
    • MOI Rating: ABOVE AVERAGE
    • 10.5 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)

    hot list score breakdown

    Performance
    4.5
    50%*
    Innovation
    4.0
    30%*
    Look / Sound / Feel
    3.5
    20%*
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    From the Manufacturer
    Cleveland HiBore XL Lite

    All the same forgiveness focused design and technology as the HiBore XL Driver, with the added benefits of a lightweight head and lighter components to help maximize performance for moderate swing speed players. The HiBore XL Lite also features draw-biased weighting to assist golfers who need a little more help correcting their slice.

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